Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler Glasnow

Discover the career path of Tyler Glasnow, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Glasnow is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He debuted in 2016 with the Pittsburgh Pirates before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. After six seasons with the Rays, Glasnow was traded to the Dodgers after the 2023 season. He was named an All-Star in 2024.

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2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Tyler Glasnow in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the Major League Baseball draft, and Glasnow signed with the Pirates for a $600,000 signing bonus.

2012: Professional Debut

In 2012, Tyler Glasnow made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast League Pirates of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and also started one game for the State College Spikes of the Low-A New York–Penn League.

2013: Plays for the West Virginia Power

In 2013, Tyler Glasnow played for the West Virginia Power of the Single-A South Atlantic League, starting 24 games and finishing with a 9–3 record and 164 strikeouts.

2014: Plays for Bradenton Marauders

In 2014, Tyler Glasnow played for the Bradenton Marauders of the High-A Florida State League, compiling a 12–5 record and 1.74 ERA in 23 starts.

2015: Ankle sprain and promotion to Indianapolis

In 2015, Tyler Glasnow began the season with the Altoona Curve but sprained his ankle on May 6. After returning, he was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians in late July. The Pirates considered promoting Glasnow to the major leagues in 2015 but decided against it.

July 7, 2016: Major League Debut

On July 7, 2016, Tyler Glasnow made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching 5+1⁄3 innings and giving up four runs. His first MLB strikeout was of Aledmys Díaz.

2016: MLB Debut with the Pirates

In 2016, Tyler Glasnow made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2016: Starts Season With Indianapolis

Tyler Glasnow began the 2016 season with Indianapolis, posting a 1.87 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 110+2⁄3 innings pitched across 20 games started.

2017: Struggles and Option to Indianapolis

Tyler Glasnow began 2017 in Pittsburgh's starting rotation but was optioned to Indianapolis in June after struggling with command and compiling a 7.45 ERA. He finished the season with Indianapolis and returned to Pittsburgh during September call-ups. In 15 games for the Pirates, he compiled a 2–7 record, a 7.69 ERA, and a 2.012 WHIP.

July 31, 2018: Traded to the Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2018, Tyler Glasnow was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, along with Austin Meadows and a player to be named later, for Chris Archer. He was immediately inserted into their starting rotation and posted a 4.20 ERA in 11 starts.

2018: Transition to Relief Pitcher

During spring training in 2018, the Pirates decided that Tyler Glasnow would start the season as a relief pitcher. He appeared in 34 games with a 4.34 ERA in 56 innings.

2018: Traded to the Rays

During the 2018 season, Tyler Glasnow was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Tampa Bay Rays.

2020: Pandemic Season and Postseason Starts

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Tyler Glasnow was 5–1 with a 4.08 ERA in 11 starts. He started the clinching game in both the Wild Card and Division Series, and became the second pitcher since 1980 to start a game on two days' rest. He started two games of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing both games.

August 22, 2022: Contract Extension with the Rays

On August 22, 2022, the Rays and Tyler Glasnow agreed to a contract extension through the 2024 season, paying him $5.35 million in 2023 and $25 million in 2024.

December 16, 2023: Traded to the Dodgers and Contract Extension

On December 16, 2023, the Rays traded Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Glasnow also agreed to a five-year contract extension for $136.5 million, which included options for the 2028 season.

2023: Contract Extension Pay

As part of the contract extension agreed upon August 22, 2022, Tyler Glasnow will be paid $5.35 million in 2023.

2023: Traded to the Dodgers

Following the 2023 season, Tyler Glasnow was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers after six seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays.

2024: Contract Extension Pay

As part of the contract extension agreed upon August 22, 2022, Tyler Glasnow will be paid $25 million in 2024.

2024: Named an All-Star

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was named an All-Star.

2024: All-Star Selection and Career Highs

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was selected to his first All-Star game and had career highs in starts (22), innings pitched (134), and strikeouts (168). He did not pitch after August 11 because of a strained elbow that prematurely ended his season.